Since his diagnosis, Reed has joined forces with the American Diabetes Association and Lilly Diabetes on the Drive to Stop Diabetes, an initiative launched in 2013 that brings awareness and diabetes education to thousands at select NASCAR races nationwide, as well as at several off-track health and wellness initiatives.

Through Reed’s example, children and adults with diabetes can see that diabetes doesn’t need to stand in the way of pursuing their dreams.

After his fourth-place finish, Reed will continue to compete in the full schedule of Nationwide races and move forward with his career as a NASCAR driver.